Keypad is available from the Apple Mac App Store. Search for KeyPad – Bluetooth Keyboard, or click this link to install the app. The application stays in your Mac menubar. Just click on the menubar. 'Install Keypad'. Logitech - K750 Wireless Solar Keyboard for Mac - White/Silver.
There are several ways I know of to use a real keyboard to enter text on your mobile device. You can use the Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit and a regular USB keyboard, you can use a bluetooth keyboard or you can use your Mac's keyboard as a bluetooth keyboard.
When I heard about this for the first time I asked myself – why would I want to do this? The answer is easy. You are at your Mac and want to quickly answer an SMS. Normally you would have to take the phone and type on its tiny touchscreen. Or you could use a full-sized keyboard to type it. That's what the following solutions offer, without having to buy a separate keyboard just for typing on your phone. I have to say, I've gotten used to it.
I had the chance to test a bluetooth keyboard that is able to switch with a button press between 3 connected devices, as well as two applications that let you use your Mac's keyboard as a bluetooth keyboard. Command and conquer for mac red alert 3 download free. full game.
1Keyboard
The Mac OS X app 1Keyboard resides in the status bar waiting for you to use it. It can manage multiple devices and assign a shortcut to each device configured. To configure a mobile device you just connect your device with your Mac using the bluetooth settings while 1Keyboard is running.
As soon as the device is connected to the Mac, a dialog is shown to configure the device. When I tried to setup the connection to the iPad I noticed some problems which where solved by an iPad restart, while connecting to an iPhone worked seamlessly. Switching between the Mac and the Phone is just a shortcut away.
As well as the normal typing functions, 1Keyboard also allows you to control your iDevice's screen brightness (F1, F2), and volume (F10, F11, F12) directly from your Mac's keyboard. When the shortcut is hit, a nice overlay shows you the connected devices name and the icon you have configured for it.
1Keyboard is a nice application that is located in the menu bar and doesn't get in the way, but its there when you need it. Exactly how a great app should be.
Type2Phone
Type2Phone also lets you use your Mac as a Bluetooth keyboard. In comparison to 1Keyboard, Type2Phone is not located in the status bar. It is shown in the Dock as a regular application. Like 1Keyboard, you can configure a keyboard shortcut for each of your connected devices. To activate a device you just switch to the Type2Phone application and all your keyboard input is redirected. The procedure of configuring a new device follows a similar procedure as in 1Keyboard. The phone or tablet has to establish the connection while you have set the application to 'Connect to New Device'.
Additionally to the brightness settings (F1, F2) and the volume control (F10-F12) a number of additional F-keys have special functions that come in handy on iOS devices.
F3 simulates the Power button
F4 simulates the Home button
F6 simulates the slide to unlock from the lock screen
F8 starts playback, and F7 and F9 go to the next / previous songs
Conclusion for the application solution
Both applications offer extremely fast switching between the Mac and the mobile device to enter text. The preference to stay connected to the device even after switching away makes that possible. Switching with this setting on makes it extremely fast. Both solutions are worth their price. 1Keyboard by Wiener Apps is sold for € 7,89 (first month offer € 5,52) and Type2Phone by Houdah Software is € 4,49 on the Mac App Store.
Logitech K760 bluetooth keyboard
The Logitech Wireless Solar Keyboard K760 keyboard is able to connect to 3 devices and switching between them is a matter of one button press. The keyboard is limited to 3 devices and switching takes a couple of seconds, but once connected it works perfectly with iPhone and iPad. For use with iDevices it has special symbols on some keys to show the iDevice-specific functions like the home button. Except from the home button and volume control I didn't find any other special buttons. The feel of typing K760 is very close to that of a MacBook's built-in keyboard.
Summary
Actually this whole article was entirely written on an iPhone and an iPad using the described applications. It was interesting to see my typing on my Mac's keyboard appearing on my devices.
My advice for users of MacBook's that need a comfortable way to type on their phone, would be to go with the application solution, unless you need an extra keyboard for your Mac anyway, since the bluetooth keyboard is a great solution as well.
In closing, I want to say thanks to the developers of these great applications for providing me with the opportunity to try them.
Read more of my posts on my blog at http://blog.tinned-software.net/.
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If you can't connect to one of these devices
- Get help connecting your iOS device and your car stereo.
- Learn how to set up your AirPods.
To get help pairing a Bluetooth accessory—like a wireless keyboard—to your iOS or iPadOS device, try these steps:
Use Iphone As Keyboard For Mac
- Make sure that your Bluetooth accessory and iOS or iPadOS device are close to each other.
- Turn your Bluetooth accessory off and back on again.
- Make sure that your Bluetooth accessory is on and fully charged or connected to power. If your accessory uses batteries, see if they need to be replaced.
- If there's an app that you use with the Bluetooth accessory, go to Settings > Privacy > Bluetooth on your iOS or iPadOS device, and make sure that you've turned on Bluetooth for the app.
If you still can't pair or connect your Bluetooth accessory
Iphone App Bluetooth Keyboard For Mac
- If you previously connected your Bluetooth accessory to your iOS or iPadOS device, unpair the accessory, put it back in discovery mode, then try to pair and connect it again.
- If you can pair your accessory with some devices but not your iOS or iPadOS device, unpair the accessory from your other devices. Then try to pair with your iOS or iPadOS device again.
- Check with the accessory manufacturer to make sure that your accessory supports your iOS or iPadOS device.
- If you still have any of these issues, contact Apple Support:
- You can't turn on Bluetooth or the setting is grayed out.
- You can't connect any Bluetooth accessories with your device.
- The accessory manufacturer confirmed that your accessory is working correctly.
Learn more
Keypad is available from the Apple Mac App Store. Search for KeyPad – Bluetooth Keyboard, or click this link to install the app. The application stays in your Mac menubar. Just click on the menubar. 'Install Keypad'. Logitech - K750 Wireless Solar Keyboard for Mac - White/Silver.
There are several ways I know of to use a real keyboard to enter text on your mobile device. You can use the Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit and a regular USB keyboard, you can use a bluetooth keyboard or you can use your Mac's keyboard as a bluetooth keyboard.
When I heard about this for the first time I asked myself – why would I want to do this? The answer is easy. You are at your Mac and want to quickly answer an SMS. Normally you would have to take the phone and type on its tiny touchscreen. Or you could use a full-sized keyboard to type it. That's what the following solutions offer, without having to buy a separate keyboard just for typing on your phone. I have to say, I've gotten used to it.
I had the chance to test a bluetooth keyboard that is able to switch with a button press between 3 connected devices, as well as two applications that let you use your Mac's keyboard as a bluetooth keyboard. Command and conquer for mac red alert 3 download free. full game.
1Keyboard
The Mac OS X app 1Keyboard resides in the status bar waiting for you to use it. It can manage multiple devices and assign a shortcut to each device configured. To configure a mobile device you just connect your device with your Mac using the bluetooth settings while 1Keyboard is running.
As soon as the device is connected to the Mac, a dialog is shown to configure the device. When I tried to setup the connection to the iPad I noticed some problems which where solved by an iPad restart, while connecting to an iPhone worked seamlessly. Switching between the Mac and the Phone is just a shortcut away.
As well as the normal typing functions, 1Keyboard also allows you to control your iDevice's screen brightness (F1, F2), and volume (F10, F11, F12) directly from your Mac's keyboard. When the shortcut is hit, a nice overlay shows you the connected devices name and the icon you have configured for it.
1Keyboard is a nice application that is located in the menu bar and doesn't get in the way, but its there when you need it. Exactly how a great app should be.
Type2Phone
Type2Phone also lets you use your Mac as a Bluetooth keyboard. In comparison to 1Keyboard, Type2Phone is not located in the status bar. It is shown in the Dock as a regular application. Like 1Keyboard, you can configure a keyboard shortcut for each of your connected devices. To activate a device you just switch to the Type2Phone application and all your keyboard input is redirected. The procedure of configuring a new device follows a similar procedure as in 1Keyboard. The phone or tablet has to establish the connection while you have set the application to 'Connect to New Device'.
Additionally to the brightness settings (F1, F2) and the volume control (F10-F12) a number of additional F-keys have special functions that come in handy on iOS devices.
F3 simulates the Power button
F4 simulates the Home button
F6 simulates the slide to unlock from the lock screen
F8 starts playback, and F7 and F9 go to the next / previous songs
Conclusion for the application solution
Both applications offer extremely fast switching between the Mac and the mobile device to enter text. The preference to stay connected to the device even after switching away makes that possible. Switching with this setting on makes it extremely fast. Both solutions are worth their price. 1Keyboard by Wiener Apps is sold for € 7,89 (first month offer € 5,52) and Type2Phone by Houdah Software is € 4,49 on the Mac App Store.
Logitech K760 bluetooth keyboard
The Logitech Wireless Solar Keyboard K760 keyboard is able to connect to 3 devices and switching between them is a matter of one button press. The keyboard is limited to 3 devices and switching takes a couple of seconds, but once connected it works perfectly with iPhone and iPad. For use with iDevices it has special symbols on some keys to show the iDevice-specific functions like the home button. Except from the home button and volume control I didn't find any other special buttons. The feel of typing K760 is very close to that of a MacBook's built-in keyboard.
Summary
Actually this whole article was entirely written on an iPhone and an iPad using the described applications. It was interesting to see my typing on my Mac's keyboard appearing on my devices.
My advice for users of MacBook's that need a comfortable way to type on their phone, would be to go with the application solution, unless you need an extra keyboard for your Mac anyway, since the bluetooth keyboard is a great solution as well.
In closing, I want to say thanks to the developers of these great applications for providing me with the opportunity to try them.
Read more of my posts on my blog at http://blog.tinned-software.net/.
Related posts:
If you can't connect to one of these devices
- Get help connecting your iOS device and your car stereo.
- Learn how to set up your AirPods.
To get help pairing a Bluetooth accessory—like a wireless keyboard—to your iOS or iPadOS device, try these steps:
Use Iphone As Keyboard For Mac
- Make sure that your Bluetooth accessory and iOS or iPadOS device are close to each other.
- Turn your Bluetooth accessory off and back on again.
- Make sure that your Bluetooth accessory is on and fully charged or connected to power. If your accessory uses batteries, see if they need to be replaced.
- If there's an app that you use with the Bluetooth accessory, go to Settings > Privacy > Bluetooth on your iOS or iPadOS device, and make sure that you've turned on Bluetooth for the app.
If you still can't pair or connect your Bluetooth accessory
Iphone App Bluetooth Keyboard For Mac
- If you previously connected your Bluetooth accessory to your iOS or iPadOS device, unpair the accessory, put it back in discovery mode, then try to pair and connect it again.
- If you can pair your accessory with some devices but not your iOS or iPadOS device, unpair the accessory from your other devices. Then try to pair with your iOS or iPadOS device again.
- Check with the accessory manufacturer to make sure that your accessory supports your iOS or iPadOS device.
- If you still have any of these issues, contact Apple Support:
- You can't turn on Bluetooth or the setting is grayed out.
- You can't connect any Bluetooth accessories with your device.
- The accessory manufacturer confirmed that your accessory is working correctly.
Learn more
If you need help pairing a Bluetooth accessory to your Apple TV, learn what to do.
